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Y @n our Behalf (3‘1 By Dianne Orr At this time oliyear, it is difficult to settle down in front of my computer to create my news column. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping as if to say “please come outside." to work in the garden or cut the grass. The farm work is in full swing with hay being cut and baled and the many other things that we do on our farm. As always. the work of the Women‘s Institute is in full swing. AS you read each edition of the Home & Cuurilry. you can find out what is happening at the provincial level by reading Board Briefings. And there is considerable activity from the Districts and Branches around the province reported as well. By the time most of you have read this‘ the FWIO Provincial Conference in Sault e. Marie will be a memory. But what a memory! Many of us will have come to- gether to learn new skills at the workshops offered. to share and renew friendships and to have a lot of fun in the process. We are thankful to Conference Chair Arthena Hecker and her capable committees for organizing this event, A large thank you to members who attended and made the Conference such a great success. We look forward to Ctinlerence 2004. Many members have expressed concern over the recent news to cut back the hours of operation at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead owned by the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Canada (FWIC). There have been concerns about maintaining the Homestead because of ti- nancial constraints. We in Ontario will do all that we can to help Fch with the Homestead. We already have a willing committee of Ontario Wl members who meet regularly to help With the operation of this historic building, Our Ontario protect “Focus High for Wl" is also in full swing. Many Branches have onded to the ' ' your Branch ii ge participating.7 Let us know what unique ideas you have used to meet the challenge. Please be reminded that your letters do receive serious consideration and are an- swered. Also he reminded that your Provincial Advisory Councdlors and Board Director are there for you to contact should you have questions. The invitations to various lllllu' anniver- saries have been gratefully received. The number of Branches and Districts celebrat- ing lllll years is a sign ot‘lltc clarity of the vision created \\’llL'I1 our charter was signed in H407. Although there have been recent changes to the wording of our \‘ISIOD and lttlSthtlt statetiienls. the original ItllL‘lll IS still there. We are still working tiigcllicr towards that cotiiiiion goal r "the good of all itiankind." [continue to work on your bclialll I)itllllrt' Urr. I'fl'xlltit’lll. FlVIt) Dianne Orr n the Proudcnt of mu Il‘tlt'fd'f‘d Women's lnstitutm olOntana We «an he nun ltL‘d .iI RR l. Conn ON N06 1N0. Plinnv '11” H48 tI-l‘lt), fax 519 848 3476. Enmrl omvdyui'lrt-i'fiparr' "I" Don't just entertain ideas â€"-qu them to work! focus High for: ‘Wll please note the tollowing dates: YEAR TIME FRAME 2002 Anytlrne prior to mid-August, 20a: 2003 Anytime prlor to May i. 2003 2004 Anyflme between Octnbor 1, 2003 and January TS, 2004 PROCEEDS 60 From Branch to FWlO Provincial Ofllce by August 31, 2002 From Branch to FWIO Provincial Office by May 151 2003 From Branch to FWID Provlnclal Office by February 1, 2004 n the l'roiit cmcr iifthe f/UIHI’ & Country Winter Supplctticiit IHNtlL'tl Ill lit-biliary Oand in the Spring edition ol'thc Hump & (‘riuri/rr newsletter. the "lioctix High for WI" l’undraising project was outlined. The time frame l’or lllL‘ proicct l'or liltll and 2004 was not yet determined. The FWIO Board Inn since decided on a lllllt' lranic. so PROCEEDS FOR FWIO Headquarters Operating Fund for presentallnn to the FWIO Pros/dent at your Am.) (onvontiun in 2002 leC Ade/aide Hunter Hood/on Homestead Upkeep fund for prosantatlon at FWIE Conventlon In Lennuxvlllc, Quebec. in lune 2003‘ ACWW (or presentation by the FWIO President a! [he Triennial Conference In Tasmania in March 2004 Please malic- cheque: payable to FWIO and make a note on the memo lino "Focus High for WI." Alm enclose your Brandi and Area name along with your cheque. Adi/in your Provincial Advisory Councillor (PAC) of your contribution. Home 3. (ountty, Summer 2002 3